59. Dachshund Stampede!

When you order 200 Oxen on the phone, be prepared to have 200 Dachshunds delivered! This Sprint commercial shows what happens, here at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9v_IYA99iL0

Of course it could work the other way too: you could hire 200 dachshunds and end up with 200 Oxen – ooer! That would be scary!

Just how cute are those two little fellas tied to the cart of hay? That's quite funny!

58. A Dachshund Poem

This little dog with ten inch clearance
Presents a ludicrous appearance
His legs are bowed, his feet turn out,
He gives us much to laugh about.
He's two dogs long, a half dog high,
In spite of which he's quick and spry;
So at his funny build don't smirk----
It's perfect for his special work.
For Dachshund plays a hero's role
In going down a badger's hole;
A badger is a savave fighter,
A vicious scratcher and a biter.
And folks who call him "dash-hound" show
Their ignorance and do not know
That dox-hoont is his proper name
In Germany from whence he came.

by lil_dachsie_angelle
image courtesy of Coast2Coastdachshund rescue

57. Stolen Dachshund Finds Her Way Home

Almost a year and a half after a young dachshund disappeared, she has now been
reunited with her delighted family.

In October 2005 Ruthie an 8 month old dachshund, was sitting on the back seat of the family car in Long Island when her owner Nancy Noel stopped to go into a store.

But when she returned to the car only moments later, Ruthie was gone.

The police were contacted, and fliers were put up arouind their neighborhood, but all to no avail.

But last week she was seen roaming around the Bronx by a good samaritan who dropped her off at a shelter in Manhattan.

Luckily Ruthie had been microchipped, and workers at the shelter were able to contact her family. Now 24 months old and 10 pounds heavier, her family never thought they’d see her again, but are over the moon she’s back home.

The moral of this story? Ruthie would never have found her way home if she wasn’t chipped – So always get your dachshund microchipped!
image courtesy of themilwaukeechannel.com

56. Photography Ban on Beaches

After yesterday’s report on possibly banning photography in the UK, many beaches all over the world are reviewing their photography policies, in order to protect children.

Sydney Australia have tried unsuccessfully to ban photography on beaches, but looking at their criteria, it does say that parents and tourists would not be affected. It just means that guards and people in general are going to be more vigilant in judging people who are taking photographs. I guess all us law abiding citizens who are just photographing the landscape and our beloved dachshunds have nothing to worry about then.
Image courtesy of
http://blog.so-net.ne.jp/forcek

55. Brits May Not Be Allowed To Snap Their Dachshunds

The UK government is trying to pass a law that will heavily restrict photography in public places. At the moment you can photograph anyone or any dog you like in a public place in Britain. No-one is given the right to privacy. But if the law is passed you will have to have an ID card to be allowed the same freedom.

I do not know who will be eligible for ID passes, but how would this affect tourists or parents, or amateur photographers or pet owners? And how would it even be policed what with inconspicuous devices such as camera cellphones?

One thing’s certain, my favourite dog photographers could not have taken most of their best work with such a law in place. I mean they’d never put a ban on oil painting, or sculpting!

image by Elliott Erwitt at
ElliottErwitt.com

54. Dachshund Photo of the Week

It may not have been posted this week, but this is the week I found it!

Actually the whole site is great fun. Well done Dot!

Image courtesy of nanopup.com
http://www.nanopup.com/indexFlash.html

53. Dachshund Notecards

I love this photograph! I’d love to run a caption competition for this – I mean what exactly is this dog thinking?
Is it ‘Help I’m lost!’?
‘Don’t even THINK about putting a leash on me!’
or ‘OK, when are you gonna be done doing those flashes?’ (I can see in his eyes the reflections of studio flashlights)
To buy your own set go to www.tadpolecrossing.com/cid-519-products.htm

52. Dachshund Lovers Say:

Non-Dachshund Lovers Say: Clingy
Dachshund Lovers Say: Cuddly

Non-Dachshund Lovers Say: Reckless
Dachshund Lovers Say: Fearless

Non-Dachshund Lovers Say: Pushy
Dachshund Lovers Say: Confident

Non-Dachshund Lovers Say: Stubborn
Dachshund Lovers Say: Tenacious

Non-Dachshund Lovers Say: Manipulative
Dachshund Lovers Say: Intelligent

Non-Dachshund Lovers Say: Bad with Kids
Dachshund Lovers Say: Will discipline kids that needed it anyway

Non-Dachshund Lovers Say: Hard to Housetrain
Dachshund Lovers Say: OK, we'll give you that one

Non-Dachshund Lovers Say: Needy
Dachshund Lovers Say: Loving

courtesy of www.dreamdachshundrescue.com
image coutesy of cafepress.com

51. Declining Numbers of Dachshunds In Germany

Despite Germany being the dachshund’s true home, they are the least popular pets there that they have ever been.

In a further disturbing sign, a Dachshund race in Berlin had to be cancelled this year due to lack of interest.

Helmut-Jürgen Reinhardt, chairman of the National Dachshund Society says he thinks people are opting to rescue mixed breed dogs, rather than pay for up to 500 Euros for a pedigree dachshund.

“"I grew up with Dachshunds. They're very intelligent, very faithful and they're exceedingly good actors. When it's raining outside and they don't want to go walkies they pretend to be ill. And they're brave. My Dachshund takes on any dog regardless of how big he is and says 'I'm the boss!' They really are your best friend," said Reinhardt.

story courtesy of www.spiegel.de/international
‘Waldi’ 1972 Olympic Mascot image courtesy of www.olympic.org

50. Please Have Your Dachshund ‘Done’!

In six years one female dog and her offsprings can be the source of 67,000 puppies.
In theory there is no limit to the number of offspring male dogs can produce.
Thousands and thousands of puppies are born every day in the United States. When you consider that only 11,000 humans are born each day, you can see that there can never be enough homes for all these dogs.

Apart from keeping the numbers down, and ensuring a certain level of welfare for each animal, spaying and neutering your pet can have other benefits as well:

Spaying females can reduce the risk of ovarian, breast, and uterian cancer.

Neutering male dogs can reduce testicular and prostate cancer.

Both procedures can calm the temperament of the dog, especially in males, and make them less aggressive.

49. Make Your Own Dachshund Dog Bed

Here are instructions for making a homemade dog bed with removable washable cover. This will work for any small dog of course.

For an oval shaped Dog Bed you will need:

One Manmade-Foam Pillow
One Pillowcase
Needle and Thread
Non Permanent Pen
Scissors
Velcro or zipper

For a rectangular dog bed, you will need:

One Manmade-Foam Pillow
One Pillowcase!

Looking at the above, you can probably guess just how simple it is. All you do for the rectangular dog bed is put the pillow in the pillow case, although if you don’t want your pet dachshund climbing inside the pillowcase itself, you may want to sew a zipper or velcro on the open end!

And for the oval dog bed, simply punch the corners of the pillow inward (yes, with your fist – pretend it’s your boss or something!) Then turn the pillowcase inside-out, and draw a curve on each corner, until you have an oval shape. Then sew on the line preferably with a machine, but by hand will do, if you can sew small and in a smooth line! Cut excess fabric, zig-zag or handsew the edges for added strength, attach velcro to fasten (it’s easier than sewing a zipper) turn back the proper way, stuff your pillow inside - and voila! Your new Dog bed. Your doxie will LOVE it!

48. No Gay Dachshunds’ Tails!

According to the Dachshund Club of America, a dachshund’s tail should be “set in continuation with the spine, extending without kinks, twist, or pronounced curvature, and not carried too gaily”

So it’s forbidden for your dachshund to be too happy.

Or gay!

47. Wheelchair Dachshund Inspires Disabled Patients

Hans the dachshund is doing a fantastic job as an unofficial therapy dog for the disabled, and it all happened by accident – literally.

Poor little Hans thought he could jump off the sofa, but ended up damaging his spine so much, he became paralyzed.

His owner Anne works at a rehibilitation center and the patients see Hans in his wheelchair just getting on with life, and are spurred on to get better themselves! It’s truly an uplifting story. Read it Here.
image courtesy of news8austin.com

46. Reward For Stolen Dachshund

A reward of $1500 is on offer if you can return this beloved family pet to her rightful owners. I don’t know her name but she was stolen from the Mile High Flea Market in Henderson, Denver on Monday Feb 26, and you can contact her owner Mike Bowen at 303-995-4663.

To read more go Here.
Image courtesy of Mike Bowen

45. Dachshunds Come in Pink Too

There are several greeting card designs with dachshunds on them. I like this Pop Art style pink dachshund illustration. To check them out click Here.
image courtesy of CafePress.com

44. Dachshund Car Mats

Ok, my only problem with this: I wouldn’t want to put my muddy feet on these smart doxie car mats and dirty them. but maybe they’re tougher than they look!

Check them out Here
Image courtesy of collector-connection.com

43. Miss Doxie’s Dachshunds

I’ve found a brilliant story about dachshunds at bathtime. It had me in stitches laughing and it is illustrated with an abundance of cartoons to demonstrate fully the frustration and hilarity of such an event.

I’ll have to go back there and read more of Miss Doxie’s site, but for now, go and take a look Here.
image courtesy of missdoxie.com

42. Dachshund Cross Set To Change The Law

A lovely dachshund cross chihuahua, Henry, is helping a committee decide on whether to make animal torture a third degree felony. This happy little fella was not always such. He was rescued after he had been deliberately burned as a puppy.

Let’s hope they decide in favor of the new bill, and reduce these terrible crimes.

Read the full story Here.
Image courtesy of The Salt Lake Tribune

41. Dachshund Best In Show!

In an online dog show, at DogShowUSA.com Here, a miniature dachshund Buster has stolen the hearts of online voters, and notched up a whopping 3,333 votes.

Buster, also known as Mr Specklebritches, loves to make his owners laugh and likes to curl up in a blanket. He looks adorable – no wonder he got so many votes.

The winner is set to be announced later today at the International Kennel Club Dog Show in Chicago. Good Luck Buster!

Read the News story Here.
Images courtesy of Dog Show USA

40. Dachshund Prey

It’s a common problem; you’re out walking your pet dachshund, and an eagle swoops down and tries to carry him or her off for dinner.

Do you a) ignore the eagle – after all, it’s obviously hungry, and who are you to get in the way of nature?

b) step in to pull your helpless dog away from the clutches of the bird, and risk being ripped to shreds yourself in the process?

or

c) try to ward off the predator with your umbrella / walking stick whatever you have in your hand?

C’mon guys, there’s no contest what you’d do. I would never condone hurting any animal, but when one animal is attacking your dog, hey – he’s the enemy here!

This poor old guy in Germany was just trying to save his dog, by using his walking stick on the eagle, and now he’s been fined $23,000 for his trouble.

The eagle was rare. Yeah, like he knew that, or even cared, as he watched his dog get attacked.

And the eagle had escaped from a widlife centre. Shouldn’t THEY be fined for allowing the bird to escape? But they are only paying $780 towards vet bills for the dog owner!

I mean, if your dog attacks a person, it’s the dog that gets destroyed and the owner fined, not the person who defends the person being attacked!

It’s all bananas!

Read more Here.